Block 44 Sims Dr
44 Sims Dr, Singapore 380044
Block 44 Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1974, with 240 dwelling units. Across 223 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$458k (S$484 psf, 88 sqm). The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 44 Sims Dr?
Block 44 Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1974, with 240 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 240
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$458k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 44 Sims Dr?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$458k (S$484 psf), from 223 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 223 | S$458,000recent | 88 sqm | S$484 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$479k) and 14 for rent (median S$1,188/mo) — search all listings.
“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 44 Sims Dr get?
Flats at Block 44 Sims Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$2,800/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 44 Sims Dr?
Block 44 Sims Dr has 223 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$515,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 89 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$458,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$451,888 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 88 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$453,888 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 88 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 88 sqm | S$468,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 88 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 88 sqm | S$453,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 88 sqm | S$460,000 |
What flat types are in Block 44 Sims Dr?
Block 44 Sims Dr has 240 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 44 Sims Dr?
Block 44 Sims Dr is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 44 Sims Dr is an HDB block located along Sims Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 240 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 44 Sims Dr, Singapore 380044. It is part of District 14, Geylang / Eunos, the Geylang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Aljunied MRT, approximately 670m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Kallang Wave Mall for shopping, MONAKO ASIA PTE. LTD. for groceries, Blk 49 Sims Place for food options, and Geylang West Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 44 Sims Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 44 Sims Dr is Aljunied MRT, about 670 m away (~11 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Aljunied MRT670 m · ~11 min
- Kallang MRT807 m · ~13 min
- Geylang Bahru MRT812 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km662 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority789 m
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Dunman High SchoolMixed-level school1.9 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school2.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 44 Sims Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 44 Sims Dr (~S$458k) needs about S$3,651/mo in income and S$1,720/mo in repayments, after S$8,340 stamp duty and a S$115k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$458k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$8,340
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$115k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,720/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,651/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 44 Sims Dr land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 44 Sims Dr
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 44 Sims Dr cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 44 Sims Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$458k (S$484 psf), from 223 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 44 Sims Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 44 Sims Dr has about 48 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 44 Sims Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 44 Sims Dr is about 7.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$458k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 44 Sims Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$458k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,651/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,720/mo after a S$115k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 44 Sims Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 44 Sims Dr is Aljunied MRT, about 670 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 44 Sims Dr?⌄
Geylang Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 44 Sims Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.